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“If it’s getting to market, it’s good.”

7th August 2010

I call bullshit.
“We have been selling Gulf seafood the entire time and there’s some resistance, some people are worried,” said Ti Martin, who helps run the family business, says some customers have been hesitant to order them. “But really, the number of government agencies testing seafood is unprecedented. If it’s getting to market, it’s good.” [...]

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Some boots / shoes hurt your feet

18th March 2010

Interesting article here on how Uggs and similar boots hurt your feet by not supporting the arch or the ankle.

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I agree

25th June 2009

Prevention is the best medicine.

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Male Hormone replacement Therapy: What have we learned since 2002?

22nd May 2009

I found this old New York Times article by accident. It talks about how Male hormone replacement therapy or testosterone therapy has been around for over a century (although back in the day they would put ram testicles in men) and how we haven’t really done research to see how safe and effective it is.
That [...]

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Stem cell research & tissue regeneration

6th March 2009

Apparently we can regenerate finger tips at the very least. We’re also doing things with arteries, bladders, and more.

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Gau jal: proof that what’s healthy depends on your culture

12th February 2009

So. Gau jal. Cow water. Made mainly of cow urine, mixed with a few medicinal and ayurvedic herbs. It’s thought to be purifying. Some politicians are promoting cow urine as a cure for liver disease, obesity, and cancer.
Some people are talking about a cow urine revolution: “It will be a revolution of sorts. [...]

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SARMs and steroids, testosterone, insulin, & baseball

9th February 2009

Here’s an interesting article with a “black hat” who supplies MLB coaches and players with the drugs they need to recover from injuries and get stronger. Names mentioned include Bonds, Conseco, McGwire, and Sosa.

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Kidney removed through vagina

4th February 2009

This new procedure is supposed to make it easier for people to donate kidneys: “Removing the kidney through a natural opening should hasten the patient’s recovery and provide a better cosmetic result,” Montgomery said.
He told CNN on Tuesday, “We want to make it easier for people to donate, to have less impact on their lives, [...]

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